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Support for Carers
What are Wellness Programs?
IRT has Wellness Programs available that offer support for at home carers by providing a place for loved ones within your care to stay for a short period of time. Apart from providing seniors with care services and a place to stay, Wellness Programs include recreational activities that are organised for their enjoyment.
Wellness Programs are also referred to as Respite or Short Term Care.
IRT offer a number of different Wellness Program options depending on what is most suitable for your situation. Wellness Programs available at IRT include:
In-Home Care Wellness Programs
IRT’s In-Home Care team can offer Wellness Programs at your home. This service provides at home carers with an opportunity for rest or to attend to tasks that require time away from the home.
You have the option of paying for Wellness Programs privately with IRT Home Support services or via a Government funded In-Home Care package.
IRT Home Support services (Private fee)
The benefit of paying privately for IRT Home Support services means you do not require a Government assessment and do not have to wait to receive services until a suitable In-Home Care package becomes available.
Private Fee Payments
Paying privately for In-Home Care Wellness Programs varies depending on the days and length of time the service is needed.
Depending on whether the day is a weekday, weekend or public holiday, prices can range from $37.50 to $93.60 per hour.
For specific prices please speak to IRT’s Customer Service & Sales team who can provide details that suit your individual situation.
In-Home Care package (Government funded)
If you would like to receive this service, your loved one within your care will need to be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to be considered. Any form of Wellness Program, referred to as Respite, subsidised by the Government is covered for a maximum of 63 days in any one financial year, however can be extended by ACAT if necessary.
Government Funded Payments
An In-Home Care Wellness Program via an In-Home Care package is charged on a daily basis and determined by the Government. The current fee is 17.5% of the single aged pension, however you could pay more or less depending on your financial situation.
Care Centre Wellness Programs
Wellness Programs are available within most IRT Care Centres. This service offers support for at home carers by providing accommodation for those within your care for a short period of time.
Accommodation consists of a single or shared suite within a Care Centre, with care and activities organised by our dedicated staff.
The loved one within your care will need an assessment by the Government’s Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to be considered for a Care Centre Wellness Program. Wellness Programs, referred to as Respite, are subsidised by the Government for a maximum of 63 days in any one financial year, however can be extended by ACAT if necessary.
Care Centre Wellness Program Payments
Care Centre Wellness Program payments are charged on a daily basis and are determined by the Government. A fee applies at the time of booking which is deducted from your Wellness Program payments during your stay.
Day Wellness Programs
Day Wellness Programs allow loved ones to socialise and enjoy the company of a group of their peers and participate in various activities that are organised throughout the day.
IRT’s Day Wellness Programs are available at certain times of the week at Woonona in the Illawarra and Moruya in the Eurobodalla.
IRT Wellness Program Illawarra – Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
IRT Wellness Program Eurobodalla – Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
The loved one within your care will need an assessment by the Government’s Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) prior to making a booking at either of our Day Wellness Programs. Welness Programs, referred to as Respite, is subsidised by the Government for a maximum of 63 days in any one financial year, however can be extended by ACAT if necessary.
Day Wellness Program Payments
Day Wellness Program payments are determined by the Government. For specific prices IRT’s Customer Service & Sales team are available to assist you.
